Play-based Learning in Cokethorpe Pre-Prep

by whg | Feb 8, 2023 | Academic, School Life

Reception Class Teacher, Mrs Brash, explains the benefits of play-based learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed in Cokethorpe Pre-Prep. What is play-based learning? The main thing that differentiates play-based learning from other types of learning is...

Formal Celebration for Sixth Form Scholars

by lmw | Jan 25, 2023 | Academic, School Life

Sixth Form Academic Scholars enjoyed a fabulous evening of fine dining and wine tasting at the Sixth Form Scholars’ Formal. This black-tie event provided the students with a highly enjoyable opportunity to familiarise themselves with the etiquette of a formal...

Cokethorpe Ski Trip

by lmw | Jan 10, 2023 | School Life, Trips

After an absence of two seasons the Cokethorpe ski trip was back! On Friday 16 December, the largest group of Cokethorpe skiers in the School’s history assembled and headed to Sestriere in the Italian Alps. 107 students and pupils attended the trip, representing each...

Scholars’ and Christmas Art Exhibition

by lmw | Dec 15, 2022 | Academic, School Life

Scholars from the First Form to Fourth Form and Lower Sixth exhibited the wide-ranging independent research they have been conducting since September during the eagerly-anticipated Scholars’ Exhibition Evening. Their investigations delve into topics both ancient...

Tutor Partnering – Pupil Perspectives

by whg | Feb 18, 2022 | School Life

Jamie Minns (OC 2022, Vanbrugh) discusses the Tutor Partnering programme. Tell us about the Tutor Partnering system in House. Members of the Upper Sixth in Houses – and later in the year, the Lower Sixth, will join the afternoon Registration and the Registration slot...